Coffee seems an obvious scapegoat for stress, but do you have to quit drinking it to relax? Not exactly. Sure, you can quit coffee and maybe even feel a little relieved (once getting past the withdrawal phase). But do you stop carrying stress forever after? The answer to this question proves that coffee isn’t itself the sole culprit, a contributing factor it may be. And, if this isn’t enough evidence, witness the millions of non-coffee-drinkers who yet suffer the effects of s

Maintaining Your “Guns” Requires Eliminating “Triggers” Who are the delinquents getting “trigger happy” in your vicinity? They are closer to home than you think. In fact, if you carry stress anywhere in your body, you are wearing them right now. The menace? Trigger points! And they are driven to set you off with almost no provocation. What did you do to deserve it? The answer to that is also the secret to getting rid of them. Let’s look at their composition, their causes and

Magnesium Deficiency Created by the Same Robbers Who Stole Your Calcium You previously read our “Mineral Criminals” article exposing “thieves” who create calcium deficiency. Now those same thieves are back. They have returned for another valuable: magnesium! But, knowing how they operate, you can prevent a break-in and keep your magnesium levels at optimum. From Cardiac Meds to Birth Control, Mineral Deficiency Is Imminent! Yes, drugs and meds are still a number one “mineral

Santa has a sack over his shoulder but carries his stress there too! The holiday season seems to carry more stress than the rest of the year, and so do you. With all the hustle, bustle and year-end pressures, it’s no wonder people carry stress in their shoulders more than ever. Ask anyone the question, “where do you carry your stress?” and you’ll find neck and shoulders very popular, accompanied by such explanations as “sitting at a desk all day” or “carrying a heavy bag”. No

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We all stay up past our bedtimes at some point. Some of us more than others, in fact. And, sometimes, more often than we would like, we have to get up super early in spite of it. But sleep can always be recouped somehow, even if not until the weekend. The real sleep issues are those of quality, not quantity of sleep. What about those times when you sleep 8 hours and then wake up as though you hadn’t slept at all? What about waking up exhausted? What causes this phenomenon and

You made the resolution. Easy. You signed up for a gym membership or started a diet program. Even easier. You started and found it wasn’t easy at all. In fact, it was downright painful both physically and emotionally. Exhaustion sets in and, instead of results, a nagging feeling of “just give up” creeps in. You think “well, maybe next year” and old habits resume. Here is the story of nearly every weight loss program ever embarked-upon by would-be “losers” who just couldn’t be

Now that the year in review is essentially behind us, we look forward to creating fresh starts, new goals and better ambitions. New Year’s resolutions are tradition when it comes to this. These are wonderful thoughts on the 31st of December however, come January, they commonly begin to fade. Here are 3 resolutions, however, Instant CalMag-C can help you keep! 3… Weight Loss Here is, perhaps, the top of New Years resolutions made. Witness the number of gym and diet plan commer

2016 was a year of many things; a bit of a crazy year in many ways. The American election alone was enough to sum up some of the more stressful points. But inroads were made too, for positive change. A great deal of good happened as well. Amidst all of it, and for us here at the Instant CalMag-C, we made strides toward our goal to improve health, reduce stress and influence a world-wide calm. And, a time when we typically think of peace on Earth is the perfect opportunity to

If it is so important, why are we not getting enough sleep? Nearly everyone knows the value of getting enough sleep, yet so many suffer from lack of it. It is a classic paradox. You know you need it. You knowingly deprive yourself of it. Sometimes, however, it isn’t you. Often it comes from external sources. Here are a few sleep roadblocks which can help clarify sleep deprivation and reveal ways to handle it. Pain may inhibit getting enough sleep No one wants to experience pa

Muscle tension may be a common thing but it is certainly not normal to have it These days, there are many health issues people face. Few, however are as rampant as muscle tension from stress, especially in the workplace and corporate sector. Sitting for long periods in front of a computer, facing deadlines and working long hours take their toll. This is to say nothing of stress in general. With a large majority of people suffering, it is easy to think that stress and muscle t

2 companions prove priceless when it comes to jet lag and travel exhaustion Face it, the holiday season brings with it lots more travel than that to which we are normally accustomed. And, as for jet lag, it can happen from even a short weekend car excursion. Travel exhaustion is more common than one would think and it can wipe you out. But, can your fellow travelers contribute to the problem? Perhaps so. Two companions, however, can be your best friend when it comes to jet la

Could magnesium be the difference between trick and treat this Halloween? It’s funny to think of minerals around Halloween but there is quite a significance to them, especially regarding magnesium. In fact, it may be the most important. While it is responsible for many body processes, one stands above the rest in this regard: blood sugar regulation. With Halloween being a “holiday of sweets” it’s clear what this means. Halloween is also a sort of gateway to “the Holidays”

Deep tissue massage is popular but how deep does it penetrate? It’s simple. You have stress and muscle tension. You seek massage therapy and get a deep tissue massage. End of story, right? Not quite. In fact, there are several levels of penetration into stressed, tense muscles which go far deeper than a mere massage. Massaging pressure points only serves to relieve them momentarily. But, their cause lies deeper; several levels deeper. For the most lasting result, let’s explor

You can’t find a cause of Peripheral Neuropathy if you don’t have it… Doesn’t it make sense that before you can trace the cause of Peripheral Neuropathy you would need to determine if you had it in the first place? This is the first of several steps in handling the condition. Defining Peripheral Neuropathy This condition affects the “peripheral nervous system” (PNS), a network of nerves linking the central nervous system up with the extremities. The brain and spinal cord need

If you want to lose weight, low fat diets mean low-quality results It sounds absurd. You want to lose fat. So you just cut dietary fat, right? No. As logical as it sounds, body fat does not come from fat intake. It is from a different source. It accounts for many diet failures. So, why don’t low fat diets work? How do you get results? Just understanding a couple of factors about what fat is made of and how the body loses it is a game-changer for sure. Losing weight not depend

Drug addiction is not limited to “drug addicts” anymore. You may be addicted to a drug without knowing it! We all think we know about drug addiction but, most of us think we will never experience it. Surprisingly, many more people can be considered “addicts” by definition than one would ever suppose. But that is only half the story. Many substances are, by definition, considered to be drugs. Many of these you may be taking in right now. Let’s look at some of them. What is a d

Charley horse spasms can make you feel helpless but are you helping them along? Wake up in the middle of the night and feel the Charley Horse cramp coming on. Which way do you bend your foot to stretch? It’s too late. You writhe in pain! You didn’t deserve it, but did you instigate it? There are 3 indications that you may have caused this painful cramp in your calf inadvertently. Potassium This mineral has everything to do with the muscles. Its deficiency apparently causes mu

While physical therapy may be beneficial, there are a few things that can magnify its effects Getting any type of physical therapy can be helpful to recovery from painful conditions, however, its degree of effectiveness can depend on 5 main factors. Enhancing these can significantly increase results. A healthy diet Didn’t you know that junk food makes you weak? The worst foods for your muscles are no secret. From bagels to pretzels, carby junky foods are not only not helping

Everyone says “keep calm” but how do you do it? Often easier said than done, there is more to keeping calm and stress free than one would typically think. Here are three tips to make calmness and lack of stress an actuality. 1. Eat, sleep and breathe de-stressing This is more than a metaphor. Your body, literally, needs proper nutrition, rest and plenty of oxygen to run at all, much less in an optimum state. While proper nutrition and sufficient rest are a “no-brainer” to acc